May 2022
Coronavirus Update for Volunteers.
As countries around the globe begin re-opening their borders for international travel, we are more eager than ever to welcome back our volunteers and interns.
However, the health and safety of our volunteers and team members are our highest priority. We fully appreciate the complications and concerns that remain as we battle the ongoing pandemic.
At this time, only select countries have fully embraced international travelers. Many countries will accept international travelers adhering to stringent screening measures – a negative Covid-19 test, vaccination card, quarantine, proof of insurance, etc.. Unfortunately, most of Southeast Asia remain closed for international travel.
We are in constant contact with our projects to keep up to date on local situations and how it affects the project's operations. If there are any project closures or quarantine rules that directly affect volunteer placements, we are contacting affected volunteers directly.
When will volunteer placements resume?
Most of our projects are currently able to host volunteers. However, the ongoing travel restrictions prevent most volunteers from reaching the project site. As more of the population becomes vaccinated – domestic and global – we expect the restriction to ease or be lifted. The circumstances for each project and country vary so please email us for details on the specific project you’re interested in.
What to consider when making travel plans?
We understand you’re excited to travel and help make a positive impact in the world. Careful planning is key to a successful experience during these unprecedented times. Keeping in mind regulations will vary by country of origin and destination as well as subject to abrupt change, here are some things to consider when making travel arrangements:
- What are the current regulations for exiting my home country?
- What are the entry requirements for my destination – covid test, proof of insurance, proof of vaccination, quarantine, etc.?
- Are there any flight restrictions to consider for layovers in a third country?
- What are the entry requirements for returning to my home country?
- How will my insurance be affected if I travel to a ‘high risk’ country?
Please note that optional volunteering is not considered ‘essential travel’ therefore Globalteer cannot provide you with documentation stating this, nor with visa sponsorship.
Stay current with the information!
As we have volunteers from all around the world and projects in several locations, we are unable to post about every update as it occurs. Please monitor updates and advice from your government’s travel advisory board. You should also check for updates on your destination, to see what the local requirements are.
We advise that all volunteers follow the up-to-date information and advice from their own countries' governments regarding safety while travelling abroad. Here are some links to government foreign travel advise.
United Kingdom - https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-adviceÂ
United States of America - http://www.state.gov/travel/Â
Australia -Â https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/
Canada - https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories
For specific details on the country of your interest, here is what we know so far but please keep in mind this information is subject to abrupt change.
LATIN AMERICA
Peru: Open
All volunteers and interns have to be either vaccinated or will be required to have a PCR test every 72 hours at their own expense. This allows us to comply with Peruvian law and keeps our staff, volunteers, interns, children and communities safe.
Colombia: Open
https://colombia.travel/en/covid-19-information
Costa Rica: Open
 https://www.visitcostarica.com/en/costa-rica/planning-your-trip/entry-requirements
Argentina: Effective November 1, 2021, open to fully vaccinated (second dose 14+ days before arrival) travelers with a negative PCR test, prior to arrival and a sworn statement which must be completed online and shown when boarding flight (form https://ddjj.migraciones.gob.ar/app/home.php).
SOUTHEAST ASIA
Cambodia:
Fully vaccinated travelers can freely enter the country - no advance PCR test required, no testing at the airport. Tourist visas are available on arrival or in advance by applying online. Unvaccinated travelers must quarantine for 14 days. Insurance is not required but is highly recommended. Due to our commitment to keep the community safe, we will only accept fully vaccinated volunteers & interns.
Tourist visa application: https://www.evisa.gov.kh/
Thailand:
Fully vaccinated travelers from any country can enter without quarantine. Visitors must apply for Thailand Pass. Covid-19 insurance is mandatory.
For updates:
https://www.thaiembassy.com/travel-to-thailand/thailand-travel-restrictions
To apply for Thailand Pass: https://tp.consular.go.th/en/plan
Laos:
The country is considered open for tourism, with some limitations. All visitors must apply for a visa in advance, show proof of vaccination, proof of insurance and stay in a LaoSafe hotel. Consequently, we are unable to host international volunteers until further notice.
https://www.visalaos.com/laos-reopen-2022/
Indonesia:
Open for international travelers with confirmed Limited Stay Visa, a negative PCR test take no more than 48 hours before travel and quarantine. Fully vaccinated travelers must qurantine for 5 days, those not fully vaccinated quarantine for 7 days.
To apply for the Limited Stay Visa: https://visa-online.imigrasi.go.id/
Malaysia:
Open to fully vaccinated travelers. Inbound passenger must have negative PCR test within 2 days prior to departure and download/register in the MySejahtera app before arrival.
https://mysejahtera.malaysia.gov.my/intro_en/
General travel restrictions based on your country of origin and destination:
https://www.trip.com/travel-restrictions-covid-19/
What if the situation changes before my departure?
We know all to well that things can quickly change between the time you make your travel plans to the day of departure. If circumstances abruptly change preventing you from keeping your original travel dates, don’t worry. Your placement can be postponed by messaging up at volunteer@globalteer.org. Additionally, if your volunteer experience is cut short due to matters escalating in the volunteer country, we’re happy to provide you with documentation for your insurance company.
Will placements be cancelled?
We do not have any plans to cancel our projects. However, if some local situations (e.g: temporary project closures in line with local restrictions) affect any volunteer placement we will contact you directly to arrange an alternative solution.
If you are currently abroad
For those currently abroad, please talk to your embassies to get the latest advice to keep yourself safe. For those volunteers whose travel has been affected by travel advice or travel bans, please discuss your options with your embassy!
Terms of Service
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Stay Safe!
Please stay safe in these difficult times, and ensure you follow your home government and local authorities’ latest advice. Globalteer will assist you in any way we can but please be aware that our staff’s movement internationally and locally have already been restricted at this time in multiple countries.